Phil Collins | Artifacts from The Alamo

Phil Collins is one of the greatest English exports when it comes to music. He is one of the world’s best-selling artists and has been awarded numerous accolades over the years. Among his most iconic songs are In the Air Tonight, Easy Lover, Take Me Home, and I Don’t Care Anymore. His work on the Disney movie Tarzan further added to his fame. Despite being an Englishman, Collins had found a fascination on something truly American, especially Texan: Alamo artifacts.

The Alamo holds a special place in Texan identity and has fascinated Collins since he was a child. He started to gather countless artifacts relating to the Alamo, including weapons, uniforms, documents, and relics. While many are heavily skeptical about the authenticity of his collection, Collins’ collection drew the attention of Texas’ Lieutenant Governor, who made a commitment in making an investment towards housing Collins’ collection.